Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Buteyko for Children (“we”, “our”, “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how and why we process it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).

By using https://www.buteykoforchildren.gr, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Buteyko for Children
Data Management Officer
Eleftheriou Venizelou 50
Thessaloniki, 54631, Greece
Email: [email protected]

The competent supervisory authority in Greece is the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (https://www.dpa.gr).

Personal Data we collect

When you use buteykoforchildren.gr, even for a simple search, we receive personal data such as your IP address and the type of device you use, without this data identifying you personally. In addition, if you choose to create an account on buteykoforchildren.gr, you provide your email address. Your full name and other details such as your phone number and address (street, city, region, and country) are entirely optional. Alternatively, you may log in to buteykoforchildren.gr via a public social media profile. We use this information to secure your account and to communicate with you regarding matters that concern you.

buteykoforchildren.gr aims to improve your online shopping experience. Upon your acceptance of third-party cookies, we use information about the products you search for, view, and save in order to show you results that may be more relevant to your interests and to notify you about offers that may interest you.

buteykoforchildren.gr offers the possibility of public communication. Reviews are public and visible to all visitors of buteykoforchildren.gr, together with the username you have chosen. However, you have the right to keep your profile private.

Through your account settings, you can choose which data you share with us and manage your communication preferences and promotional notifications. For any questions or comments regarding this policy, feel free to contact us via email at [email protected].

Some of this data may directly identify you (such as your email address), while other data is collected in an aggregated or anonymized form.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data in accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR, based on one or more of the following legal grounds, depending on the purpose of processing:

– User consent

– Performance of a contract

– Compliance with legal obligations

– Legitimate interests, provided such interests do not override the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject

Data You Provide to Us

Many of the services we provide require additional data in order to function. The following data that you choose to share with us are collected and used for the operation of our services.

Account Information

You do not need an account to use buteykoforchildren.gr; however, creating an account is required if you wish to access selected content. If you choose to create an account, we will ask for your email address. Your username will appear in all your public activity unless you choose to keep your profile private. We will use your email address to communicate with you and to send notifications from buteykoforchildren.gr. You can select which notifications you receive through your account settings.

Publishing Information

If you wish, you may post a product review on buteykoforchildren.gr. This review will be available to all visitors of the website and will appear along with the username you have chosen.

Data We Receive

When you visit our pages or other pages that embed content from buteykoforchildren.gr, we may receive data relating to you. We use this data—together with the data you share with us—in order to provide our services.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that are sent to and stored in the application you use to browse the internet. Each website typically uses one or more cookies to store information deemed necessary for optimal operation. This information falls into four (4) main categories:

Necessary

The absence of these cookies significantly affects website functionality. Without them, features such as user login, online purchases, or online payments cannot be performed.

Performance

Performance cookies collect information about user behavior while browsing the website and store anonymous statistical data regarding usage and performance. Their purpose is to improve website functionality.

Functionality

Functionality cookies store usage preferences on buteykoforchildren.gr to facilitate the user’s next visit. The data may be anonymous and is not available while browsing other websites.

Advertising

These cookies are used to select and display advertisements tailored to the user’s interests.

Cookies on buteykoforchildren.gr

We use cookies to provide better services and an improved user experience. The establishment of regulations and legal frameworks for the use of cookies is an ongoing effort at both Greek and European levels. For this reason, we consider it our obligation to inform users of buteykoforchildren.gr clearly and transparently about our cookie policy.

Information Stored by buteykoforchildren.gr

Cookies used by buteykoforchildren.gr fall into the categories of necessary, performance, functionality, and advertising cookies. The information stored relates exclusively to the operation of the website. We use Google services to record traffic statistics and display targeted advertisements, which generate corresponding cookies. These cookies are governed by Google’s privacy policy (http://google.com/intl/el/policies/privacy).

Personal Data Security at buteykoforchildren.gr

At Buteyko for Children, we commit to handling your data with strict confidentiality and care and do not share it with companies, organizations, or individuals in any manner other than described in this Privacy Statement (see “Information We Share with Third Parties”).

How Cookies Are Enabled and How You Can Control Them

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are enabled automatically and are essential for the proper operation of our website and for allowing you to navigate and use its features, such as access to secure areas. Without them, certain services and functionalities cannot be provided.

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies include performance, functionality, and advertising cookies. Users are asked for consent via a pop-up window on the website, and these cookies are activated only after consent is given.

Right to Disable Cookies on buteykoforchildren.gr

You may change your consent regarding third-party cookies at any time via the cookie settings icon located at the bottom left of the website. If you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

Deleting Cookies

Users may delete all cookies stored in their browser at any time. All major web browsers provide this option through their “Help” or “Settings” menus.

Browsing History

All online services have access to certain data transmitted by your device while browsing the internet. Likewise, we receive data from your browsing activity on buteykoforchildren.gr, even if you do not have an account. For example, when you visit a page, we may receive information about you. Collectively, this data is referred to as Browsing History.

This includes information such as IP address, device type and manufacturer, browser and operating system, pages visited, referral pages, search terms, and cookies. We may receive this information even if you are not a registered user.

We use this data to ensure secure and efficient operation of our services, improve our content, and evaluate the effectiveness of buteykoforchildren.gr. We may also combine this data with information you provide to display personalized content that may be of greater interest to you.

Remarketing and Email Retargeting Services

Remarketing and email retargeting services are used only after the user has provided explicit consent through the cookie consent mechanism. Such consent may be withdrawn at any time via the cookie settings or by contacting us at [email protected].

Information We Share with Third Parties

We do not share your personal data unless we have your consent, it is necessary to provide our services, or we are required to comply with applicable laws.

Service Providers

To provide our services, we use services from companies located in the EU and the USA. For example, we use Google Analytics to better understand how users interact with buteykoforchildren.gr, and third-party data networks to connect our infrastructure to the internet. We may share personal data with these providers strictly in accordance with this Policy and only for the purposes we specify.

These services may involve data transfers outside the EU. Such transfers are conducted under appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), in accordance with GDPR.

Google’s privacy policy applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Data is securely deleted thereafter.

Your Rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Rectify inaccurate data

Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

Restrict processing

Object to processing

Data portability

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

Legal Compliance

We may store, use, or disclose personal data when necessary to comply with legal obligations, legal proceedings, protect human life, ensure service integrity, prevent misuse, or address fraudulent activity.

Access and Update of Personal Data

If you have an account on buteykoforchildren.gr, you may access, modify, or correct your personal data at any time through your profile. To request account or data deletion, please email [email protected].

Unsubscribing from the Newsletter

If you wish to unsubscribe from the newsletter, please email [email protected].

Changes to Our Policy

We may revise this Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available at
https://www.buteykoforchildren.gr/gdpr

If a revision is significant, we will notify you via email using the address associated with your account. By using our services, you accept this Policy and agree to its terms.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]